The Colombian has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bernabeu, after a stop-start season which has seen him make only four starts for the European champions.

Both Chelsea and Italian champions Juventus have been mooted as potential destinations for the 25-year-old, who declared last month that he could leave the Spanish capital if he doesn’t get more regular action - much to the chagrin of some of his teammates.

James hasn't been a regular in the Madrid first team (Image: Angel Martinez)

Zidane's side are in the midst of a remarkable unbeaten run (Image: AFP)

"He's a Madrid player, he wants to be here because he's at the best club in the world and there's nothing more to talk about,” said Zidane, whose side return to action against Sevilla on Wednesday night.

"We'll keep working, that's what's important.”

James has completed 90 minutes on just three occasions this season, and has featured in only eight La Liga games so far.

However Zidane has once more sought to stress his importance to the club.

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"He is an important player for Madrid. I'm going to deal with him the same way as I deal with everyone here.

"Everyone is important and we will continue to work together. [As for] his words - it's a complicated time, when you do not play in a final, you're going to be angry.

"I understand that sometimes it is difficult. It's complicated for everyone but that is the past. Now we look at what lies ahead and what we have to do together.”

Zidane wants Pepe to stay put (Image: Getty)

Zidane also declared that he wants Portuguese international Pepe to stay at the club this summer.

The 33-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season and, after a decade with Los Blancos, there have been suggestions that he could look for a new challenge this summer.

"He's been here for 10 years, he's made history here,” added Zidane. "I want him to continue."

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